Physical activity may ward off Alzheimer's.

Encouraging results from brain researchers at Washington University reveal that physical activity may delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's in individuals who are genetically predisposed to it. In a small, obeservational study (does not prove cause and effect) of people at a single study center who carried a specific genetic risk (APOE epsilon-4) were able to wipe out their excess risk by meeting the American Heart Association excercise recommendations, even after adjusting for confounding factors.

The more health issues you have the greater the risk of dementia.

After following over 7200 participants for 10 years, investigators with the Canadian Study of Health and Aging examined 19 different health problems such as hearing difficulties, vision problems, arthritis, denture fit, skin issues, stomach health and more.  Findings showed that each problem reported increased dementia risk by 3.2%.  Individuasl with 8 and 12 health problems had a 30% and 40% risk, respectively.

PositiveTip:  Treasure every aspect of your health and choose to preserve it for as long as possible.